Saluting illegal? Saluting unsportsmanlike? It could soon be in the NFL (No Fun League).

The Mile High Salute is as much a part of Broncos football lore as the stadium crowd chanting “IN-COM-PLETE!” after the defense hurries a visiting quarterback into an errant throw. And the Mile High Salute, done through the years and done best by Terrell Davis, might be one of the classiest touchdown celebrations in football.

But the league wants to crack down on excessive celebrations. And saluting is on the no-no list. A Mile High Salute would be penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct. Really? Watch me and Peter Burns and Oren Lomena of Mile High Sports Radio express our “outrage” at the stupid rule.

John Elway is the king of Colorado sports. And deservedly so. He won two Super Bowls. He embodies Broncomania.

But is Elway the best Colorado athlete of all time? Nope. He has been beaten by an 18-year-old. Swimmer Missy Franklin won six gold medals at the world championships. The only other U.S. swimmers to win at least six golds in a single Olympic or world championship meet? Two guys named Mark Spitz and Michael Phelps. On top of her breakout, stellar performance at the 2012 Summer Olympics, does that put Franklin on a par with Elway? Listen to Peter Burns of Mile High Sports Radio and I debate here:

Broncos linebacker Von Miller is facing a four-game suspension for recreational drug use. Denver coach John Fox said his top defensive player will work with the first team in training camp until Miller’s appeal is heard. Fair? Or too lenient?

I’m on the side of innocent until proven guilty, this being America. But I understand if some folks who love the Broncos think Miller has embarrassed the team and should be put in “time out” until the Broncos are certain they can count on him to start this season in uniform. Listen to Peter Burns of Mile High Sports Radio and I argue it out here:

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Hey, when the Broncos open training camp, is it cool for you, or your kid, to wear a Miller uniform to practice?

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But nobody counts marijuana as a performance-enhancing drug. If the NFL has cared so little for so long about the long-term damage caused by concussions, why should the league care how Miller chooses to relax? So long as it doesn’t adversely affect Miller’s performance on the field, I don’t think it should be any of the NFL’s business. Peter Burns of Mile High Sports Radio isn’t so lenient. Listen to us argue it out here:

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From the DUI arrest of front-office executive Matt Russell to Miller’s suspension, pending appeal, is this a serious football issue for the Broncos, or merely an image problem?

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OK, let the family feud on the road to the Super Bowl begin. We’d all love to see the Manning boys, Peyton and Eli, end this NFL season with a showdown for the league championship in the swamplands of New Jersey. Just trolling, Tiki Barber tried to light a fire under the sibling rivalry by proclaiming that little brother is the better NFL quarterback. “I think he’s better than Peyton. Because of clutch,” Barber said. “What matters in sports? It’s winning.”

To which I say: Shut your wack mouth, Tiki. In the first place, Peyton’s record as a QB with the Indianapolis Colts and the Broncos is 154-70. Eli’s record is 78-57. Winning? Next question. And you don’t suppose Barber’s opinion was influenced by the fact he played running back for the New York Giants, do you? Remind me. What team does Eli quarterback? But Peter Burns of Mile High Sports Radio thinks there is something to be said for the fact that Eli has won the Super Bowl twice as often as Peyton. Listen to us argue it out here:

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Which Manning brother would you rather have as quarterback of the Broncos in 2013? Eli? Or Peyton?

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Broncos coach John Fox, left, talks with defensive end Robert Ayers during practice in 2012. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)

The Broncos made news by signing Wes Welker and Louis Vasquez as free agents. But, on the road to the Super Bowl, can the team count on two players with an uneven history in Denver to step up as key performers?

Safety Rahim Moore botched a play that cost the Broncos dearly in the NFL playoffs. Since being selected in the first round of the 2009 draft, defensive end Robert Ayers has been trying to show he is not a bust. Both men have much to prove. While I am reluctant to put faith in Moore, the fact he is only 23 years old gives me hope the safety can grow as a player. Peter Burns of Mile High Sports Radio, however, thinks Ayers could be the man who makes folks forget Elvis Dumervil. Listen to us argue it out here:

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Ayers or Moore? Which player is more critical to Denver’s success in 2013?

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It’s Super Bowl or bust. Offensive tackle Ryan Clady is signed. Two front-office executives have been suspended after drunken-driving arrests. There will be no excuses for Broncos in their quest for the Super Bowl.

Who faces the most pressure? I say it’s on coach John Fox. Peter Burns of Mile High Sports Radio puts it on quarterback Peyton Manning. Listen to us argue it out here:

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From their young running backs to a rebuilt defensive backfield, are the Broncos ready for these immense expectations?

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Here’s a crazy optimistic notion: Peyton Manning can break New England quarterback Tom Brady’s record of 50 touchdown passes in a season, set in 2007. In fact, with the Broncos’ addition of Wes Welker at wide receiver and the team’s commitment to playing faster, I think the best way for Denver to win the Super Bowl is to aspire to be one of the most feared offenses in league history. It’s a possible dream, within this team’s reach.

Let’s find out if Broncos coach John Fox, who has a reputation for being conservative, is as bullish on the Denver offense as I am. Manning threw 49 TD passes for Indianapolis in 2004. Can he do better for the Broncos this season? Lance Britton of Mile High Sports Radio isn’t so sure Manning should even try. Listen to his logic as we argue it out here:

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Fifty TD passes? Is that a ridiculous goal for a 37-year-old QB? Tell us what you think. Please. And thanks.

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If you have a heart, you worry about the well-being of Russell and Heckert. But if two top-level executives are suspended at time when the Broncos’ roster is being set and holes in the depth chart are being filled, how damaging could that be to the chances of Denver winning the Super Bowl? Listen to Peter Burns of Mile High Sports Radio and I discuss it here:

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What do you think? Are Russell and Heckert critical to the team’s success? Could this be a serious distraction? Or so long as quarterback Peyton Manning throws the football well, will this all be forgotten by September?

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New England Patriots quarterback Tim Tebow, center, tosses the ball as Tom Brady, left, talks with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels during a team football practice in Foxborough, Mass., on Tuesday June 11, 2013. (Charles Krupa, The Associated Press)

On the first day of training camp for the New England Patriots, Tim Tebow should walk on the field wearing No. 81. Yes, that was the number of tight end Aaron Hernandez, the accused murderer recently cut by the Pats. Before you scream against the idea, here’s the premise: The Patriots need a ray sunshine. And, regardless of what you think of him as a quarterback, Tebow can bring a smile like no player in the NFL.

Peter Burns is a radio show host for Fox Sports Radio and Mile High Sports Radio in Denver. He is a former collegiate athlete and grew up in Baton Rouge, La. A self-proclaimed fan-analyst, Peter has covered every major sport for over a decade, including four NBA Championships with the San Antonio Spurs.